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Changes to the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House

By Matt De largie

In February 2018, the ATO's Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will join the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Business Portal. As a result of integrating the SBSCH with ATO online services, the look and feel of the SBSCH will be different and access will change.

The ATO have advised that the user ID and password combination currently used to access the ATO’s clearing house won’t be recognised by ATO online systems and will no longer be available when the ATO’s clearing house joins ATO online services.

If you do decide to register for ATO online services, you will continue to have access to existing ATO clearing house information including historical data. It will just look different. The ATO has indicated that data will likely be migrated in mid-to-late February following a brief outage.

Obtaining new authentication credentials

To continue to use the ATO’s clearing house, your business will need to obtain either an AUSkey or you can connect an ABN to your myGov account through Manage ABN Connections.

These credentials securely identify you as being able to act on behalf of a business, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of your business information. Obtaining either of these credentials is a one off process – you won’t have to register every time.

The ATO has confirmed if you already have an AUSkey to access other government services, you can use it to log in to the business portal and access the ATO’s clearing house. You will however need a separate AUSkey for each ABN you are associated with. If you’ve forgotten your password, you’ll need to register for a new AUSkey as your AUSkey password can’t be reset.

Bookkeepers can also be granted clearing house access from a business associate registered on the Australian Business Register.

For help deciding which authentication credential is right for your business, watch the video.

Switching to Sunsuper clearing house

If your business is growing, you exceed 19 employees, or you have an aggregated turnover of $10 million dollars or more you might want to consider switching to the Sunsuper clearing house.

The Sunsuper clearing house allows you to make one single transaction for all of your employees – whether they’re Sunsuper members or members of other funds. It’s a simple SuperStream solution that’ll save you time:

Simple login process

Free where you’ve selected Sunsuper as your default fund

Multiple payment methods

Full payment history

Whatever the size of your business, the Sunsuper clearing house can meet your needs.

Watch the video to find out more

>> Voice over: For some businesses, paying super can be a bit of a hassle – especially when you have to pay multiple funds; one transaction at a time.

[Animation shows a ball appear on screen working behind a desk from morning to night]

>> Voice over: That’s why we developed Sunsuper clearing house - the easy way to pay into multiple super funds with one quick transaction.

[Animation shows a basket marked 'employer' drop a white ball down through a clearing house where it splits into 4 and lands in baskets numbered 1-4 Super Fund]

<Super> So, how does it work?

>> Voice over: Sunsuper clearing house is designed to reduce administrative and compliance costs for your business. You just make one secure electonic transaction to Sunsuper clearing house and it gets distributed to all of your employees’ nominated super funds on your behalf. It couldn’t be easier.

[Animation shows again the basket marked 'employer' drop a white ball down through a clearing house where it splits into 4 and lands in baskets numbered 1-4 Super Fund]

<Super> It couldn't be easier

>> Voice over: So, what exactly do you get with the Sunsuper clearing house? You choose a payment option that suits your needs, including, direct debit, EFT, and BPAY. Plus you choose the contribution frequency that works best with your payroll; potentially saving you hours of repetitive work.

[Animation shows payroll calendar]

<Super> Getting started is easy

>> Voice over: We’ll set up your payroll file for you. Then, you can add a new employee or super fund at any time; direct from your payroll. Once set up, it only takes a few minutes to process payments.

[Animation shows a small clock tick quickly through]

>> Voice over: You’ll always have access to your full payment history, so you’ll never have to spend time tracking down payments again.

[Animation shows a laptop with history chart which turns into a magnifying glass]

>> Voice over: And our dedicated support team means that help on every aspect of super is only ever a quick call away.

[Animation shows woman with head set and conversation bubbles surrounding her filling a space shaped like Australia]

>> Voice over: And the Sunsuper Clearing House is free to use where you select us as your default fund – no matter how big or small your business.

<Super> Free where you select us as your default fund

>> Voice over: Like the idea of making your super contributions quicker, easier and more cost-effective?

<Super> Fast, Superstream compliant, Easy

>> Voice over: Make the switch today For more information, go our website or give us a call on 1800 316 585. And start making fast, easy super payments for your employees right away.

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